Established in 2004,
Collect is one of the only events of its kind in the UK devoted to museum-quality local and international contemporary craft and design. Held from 27 February – 1 March 2026 at
Somerset House in London, the fair is presented by the
Crafts Council, and this year brings together more than 40 specialist galleries from around the world. Showcasing exceptional work across a wide range of disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture, metalwork, sculpture, wearable art, textiles and more, each work is handmade and carries a rich narrative, reflecting both technical excellence and creative, material innovation.
The fair offers collectors—from emerging enthusiasts to seasoned patrons—the opportunity to acquire pieces that span price points from hundreds to tens of thousands of pounds, making high-quality craft accessible while also supporting the market for collectible design.
The Collect Open platform, meanwhile, invites individual artists and collectives to present bold, craft-led installations that challenge material, social, political or personal perceptions, highlighting experimental practices and emerging voices in the field. In addition to the display of works, Collect features a talks programme where visitors can hear from artists, galleries and leading experts about trends, materials and the role of craft today.
The Wick recommends heading to the booth of
Daguet-Bresson to see work by Mel Arsenault, Jardin de falaise, who blends science, nature, and poetry to create enigmatic ceramic works that are alive with colour and dreams. Also among the highlights of the 2026 edition are incredible cast glass and textile pieces presented by
Design-Nation, and beguiling metal and stone structures by OVO shown by
Jig Studio, inspired by “a moment of stillness beside a river in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, the Rio Series began with the simple instinct to sit on stone.”
